US Bridges

US64 Byp Wbl over Scl Railroad

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI W JCT NC58 · Structure no. 000000001270074

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Byp Wbl over Scl Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Byp Wbl over Scl Railroad in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS64 Byp Wbl
CrossesScl Railroad
Location1.5 MI W JCT NC58
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.96672, -77.99521
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 Byp Wbl over Scl Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 Byp Wbl over Scl Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US64 Byp Wbl over Scl Railroad carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64 Byp Wbl over Scl Railroad?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Byp Wbl over Scl Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.